Hotel Retro

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near La Grand Place

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Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Small Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rue Royale 183, Sint-Joost-ten-Node, Brussels, 1210
  • La Grand Place
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Brussels Christmas Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tour & Taxis
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Small Standard Room

  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brussels

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode stay.You'll be steps from Le Botanique and within a 10-minute walk of Place Charles Rogier with a stay at this Saint-Josse-ten-Noode hotel. City 2 Shopping Mall and Cirque Royal are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Grand Place - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brussels Christmas Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Palace of Brussels - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tour & Taxis - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • European Union Parliament Building - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gillon Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Brussels-Congress Station - 7 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Petit Coin Royal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ultimate Hallucination - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Embassy Room Brussels - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oo! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'syrie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Retro

3-star hotel near La Grand Place
As a guest of Hotel Retro, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a convenience store. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Retro also features express check-out, a television in a common area, and an elevator.

This 3-star Brussels hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1905
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Retro offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Retro Brussels
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Retro Hotel
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Hotel Retro Hotel Brussels

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Retro to the airport?

Hotel Retro is 8.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Retro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Retro.

Does Hotel Retro offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Retro, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Retro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Brussels (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Retro?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Retro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Retro have a pool?

Hotel Retro does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Retro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Retro to downtown Brussels?

Hotel Retro is 0.8 mi away from Brussels.

Hotel Retro Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely 10/10 Area was ok and everything was pretty close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property had a comfortable, good sized double bed, with nice memory foam pillows. The shower was excellent with good pressure and hot water which can be lacking at some cheaper hotels. There was a shop just outside the entrance which was convenient. The surrounding area was sketchy, and the walk from the north station was not family friendly. the windows were not remotely soundproof and there were trams passing all night which made for a rough nights sleep. Overall did what it needed to do, a place to sleep and shower but wouldn’t recommend to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for money

This hotel is well located - a 15 minute (albeit sketchy) walk from Brussels Nord train station. It was good price for money in the sense that it wasn't too expensive for a decent property. The room was clean and serviceable. The staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yunus Alper

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At check in, receptionist (Kaan) was so kind and helpful. Staff was fine during the stay. Room is clean, effective and warm. Location is very good near Botanique and 20m from Gillon tram station.It’s something minor but for me the bed could be a little better. Price is acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is good and is easy to use public transportation from/to there. The room is nice aswell, clean and with the necessary for a comfortable stay. I recommend this hotel and would return on my next visit to Brussels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very helpful and informative. The room was really clean & comfortable. Would be good if tea & coffee making facilities were available in the rooms. Hotel located just 5 minutes walk from Kruidtuin Metro station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yomna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice, place is super neat and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Redon

In this hotel you dont have air conditioner in function have not shampo in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janusz

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was sent to a second building of the Hotel Retro into the rook 502. Which is fine as a standard. But nobody warned me that there is no lift up to the 5th floor. It ends on the fourth floor then you have to walk up taking narrow wooden stairs with your bag.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Noamane

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It s a nice hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katia, sterling heights

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed only for a night and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

keith

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
no coffee in room machine in breakfast area broken ...old matress blocking fire escape on the first floor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. But the location of the hotel felt unsafe. Bathroom light wasnt working. No double lock on the doors made me feel uneasy about the hotel. Good for the price but not my ideal stay feeling unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachelle

Unimpressed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very personable and helpful! Definitely will stay here again if I’m in Brussels anytime soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delivers nicely what it promises

This is a very decent, modern-designed 3* hotel that is most often great value for money (i.e. under 100 euros per night). If one takes bigger double room (20 m2) then it is very comfortable. Staff is very pleasant and efficient - gave me free bottles of water after clubbing. Did not try their 15 euros breakfast. The only issue could be location that is not in the ideal neighborhood. But both metro and tram station (and bus 272 for airport) are just few metres away so you can easily spend your evenings in nicer areas. Otherwise, there is a very nice bar of nhow hotel across the road and great late night Le Snack Botanique around the corner....Several chain markets (Carrefour, Delhaize) are only couple of minutes walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent costumer service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rayan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmet

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janusz

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cleaness is OK. Services OK. I marked accommodation as good, there is proper relation of standard to the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024